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Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Also today, a preview of LG Innovate 2026 – the AI conference for local government, with Vanessa Huxley from Davidson. Listen now: The Local Government News Roundup is supported this month by LG Innovate 2026: the national AI summit for local government, hosted by Davidson, in partnership with […]
Continue ReadingDate: 5th August 2026 *updated Private criminal charges brought against five Hepburn Shire councillors and outgoing CEO Bradley Thomas by local businessman David Penman have been withdrawn in court in Ballarat. The Director of Public Prosecutions intervened in court, and successfully applied for the charges to be thrown out. All five councillors were expected to be reinstated […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: Listen now: Victoria Wyndham City‘s mayor, Cr Preet Singh, has resigned, ending months of pressure over a character reference he wrote in 2024 for a man later convicted of child sex offences. Cr Singh announced his decision in a video posted to social media on Tuesday morning. He […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: Listen to this episode now: Victoria Bayside City Council is taking its fight for transparency over new planning rules to the Supreme Court. The council is seeking to compel Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny to hand over ministerial briefs and advice used to approve a controversial planning amendment affecting […]
Continue ReadingDate: 6th August 2026 The City of Bunbury has announced the death of Deputy Mayor Cr Tresslyn Smith, who served as an elected member for nine years and as Deputy Mayor for five. In a statement published on the council’s website, Bunbury Mayor Cr Jaysen Miguel said Tresslyn’s contribution to the city extended well beyond […]
Continue ReadingDate: 5th August 2026 Mystery surrounds the sudden departure of Nambucca Valley Council‘s General Manager, Mr Bede Spannagle, who has resigned effective 24 July 2026, after serving in the role since December 2023. The resignation was noted through a confidential mayoral minute considered in closed session at the Council’s Ordinary Meeting on 22 July. No […]
Continue ReadingDate: 5th August 2026 Macedon Ranges Shire Council has a new Mayor, with Cr Cassy Borthwick elected to the role at an unscheduled council meeting on Tuesday 4 August. Cr Borthwick succeeds Cr Kate Kendall, who resigned the mayoralty effective 24 July after announcing she will stand as a candidate for the seat of Macedon […]
Continue ReadingVictoria’s Cabinet lineup includes a new role for Tim Richardson MP, who has been officially appointed as the Minister for Local Government, Consumer Affairs and Renters. He replaces Paul Hamer, who has held the portfolio since April this year. He now becomes the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. The announcement forms part of a […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: and more of the latest local government news from across Australia and beyond. Listen now: The Local Government News Roundup is supported this month by LG Innovate 2026: the national AI summit for local government, hosted by Davidson, in partnership with Amazon Web Services. Local Government News Roundup […]
Continue ReadingDate: 2nd August 2026 Hornsby Shire Council has appointed long-serving executive Glen Magus as its permanent Chief Executive Officer, following a competitive recruitment process. Mr Magus has served as Acting General Manager since November 2025, stepping in following the resignation of the previous General Manager, Steven Head. The appointment was formally ratified by Council at […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: and much more local government news from across Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is supported this month by the National Growth Areas Alliance “Emerging Growth Areas Forum. Tuesday, 4th August at Hume City Council Town Hall in Broadmeadows, running alongside the NGAA National Congress. Registration […]
Continue ReadingDate: 30th July 2026 Bathurst Regional Council General Manager David Sherley has announced his retirement, bringing an end to more than two decades in the role. Mr Sherley will retire on Friday, 29 January 2027. He has served as General Manager since 2004, having first joined Council as Director of Corporate Services in March 1998. […]
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